Aquafarming tech will be key to satisfying a seafood-hungry Asia
Some 800 meters above sea level and more than 100km from the nearest ocean, thousands of red sea bream thrive in the mountains of central Japan. Despite being far from their usual habitat, the fish are growing at a healthy rate in their large round tank thanks to an aquafarming system invented by Tokyo-listed valve maker Kitz specifically for raising ocean fish. Leveraging its experience in water management devices, Kitz ventured into the aquaculture business in 2012. It has developed a system that chemically turns tap water into seawater, as well as technology for purifying tank water by chemically removing the ammonia in fish waste, a harmful byproduct of fish farming. To reduce the risk of system malfunctions, the company also created a remote monitoring system for aquafarm operators. These innovative systems are garnering attention from other Asian countries desperate to meet their citizens’ growing demand for seafood.
